Platte Health Center Avera

10/26/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE! 📣

Final Flu Shot Clinic & Walk-In Wellness Labs This Week!

Don't miss your final opportunity to take advantage of these convenient services at Platte Health Center Avera!

💉 FINAL FLU SHOT CLINIC
📅 Wednesday, October 28
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Protect yourself and those around you this respiratory illness season by getting your annual flu shot!

🩺 FINAL WALK-IN WELLNESS LABS
📅 Thursday, October 29
⏰ 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
💲 75.00

Take a proactive approach to your health with our affordable wellness lab package, which includes:
✔️ Complete Blood Count (CBC)
✔️ Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
✔️ Lipid Panel
✔️ Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)

🍂 Make your health a priority this fall! Both opportunities wrap up this week, so don't miss out! 🍂

10/22/2026

The Marketing Coordinator position at Platte Health Center Avera is now posted and accepting applications!

If you or someone you know is passionate about marketing, communications, and making a difference in rural healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

💻 View the full job description and apply online:
https://avera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/avera-careers/details/Marketing-Coordinator--R1-_R-260030648?locations=2cf51e5729141005fae7ead871f00000

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone who would be a great addition to our team!

10/22/2026

The Marketing Coordinator position at Platte Health Center Avera is now posted and accepting applications!

If you or someone you know is passionate about marketing, communications, and making a difference in rural healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

💻 View the full job description and apply online:
https://avera.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/avera-careers/details/Marketing-Coordinator--R1-_R-260030648?locations=2cf51e5729141005fae7ead871f00000

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with someone who would be a great addition to our team!

Location: Platte, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Platte Health Center Avera is seeking a qualified individual to join our team! Position Highlights Join the Team at Platte Health Center Avera! Award Winning Health Care: Avera has been named among the nation....

10/21/2026

🩺💙 Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Week!💙🩺

This week, we're celebrating the dedicated Medical Assistants who help keep our patients cared for and our organization running smoothly!❤

In rural healthcare, our Medical Assistants wear many hats, often going above and beyond their traditional responsibilities to support patients, providers, and the many moving parts of daily patient care. From assisting with procedures and coordinating care to anticipating needs, solving problems, and providing a reassuring presence, their versatility, compassion, and dedication are essential to keeping our healthcare team and community thriving.❤

Thank you to our incredible Medical Assistants at Platte Health Center Avera! We appreciate all that you do for our patients, providers, and community! ❤

10/20/2026

💚 We're Hiring at Platte Health Center Avera! 💚
Are you organized, creative, and passionate about making a difference in your community? We're looking for an Education/Marketing Specialist & Projects Coordinator to join our team!

This full-time, benefit-eligible position offers a unique opportunity to support employee education, coordinate marketing and communications, and contribute to special projects that help move our organization forward.

What we offer:
✅ Competitive wages and paid time off
✅ Health and dental insurance
✅ 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
✅ A supportive, team-oriented work environment

📣 Interested in learning more?📣
The full position description and application will be available soon at AveraJobs.org! In the meantime, please contact Vicki Jensen with any questions about the opportunity.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Help us spread the word by sharing this post!

10/19/2026

💤 Happy Sleep Technologist Appreciation Week! 🌙

This week, we're recognizing the dedicated sleep technologists who play an important role in helping patients achieve better sleep and better health!

Sleep technologists work behind the scenes to monitor sleep patterns, identify potential sleep disorders, and provide valuable information that helps providers diagnose and treat conditions such as sleep apnea.

Quality sleep is essential to our overall health and well-being, and these professionals help patients take important steps toward healthier, more restful nights.

Please join us in thanking the sleep technologists who make a difference in the lives of patients every day!

💙 Thank you for all that you do!

10/16/2026

💗 GO PINK, PANTHERS! 💗

This Saturday, October 17, our Panther cheer and dance athletes are turning their competition into something bigger than the sport! 🎀

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, athletes will perform in honor or memory of loved ones affected by cancer, presenting carnations to those special individuals at the conclusion of the competition. 💐

Fans can get involved, too! Join the fun with a Chuck-a-Duck game, with all proceeds supporting mammograms for local underinsured women. Every contribution helps make important breast cancer screening services more accessible in our community.

💗 Wear pink, cheer loud, and help us make a difference!

Let's fill the stands with Panther pride and show our support for everyone whose life has been touched by cancer.

🐾 GO PANTHERS! 🐾

10/13/2026

🏐💗 BLACK PANTHERS GO PINK! 💗🏐

Join us this Thursday, October 15, for a special night of volleyball, community support, and honoring those whose lives have been touched by cancer. The Platte-Geddes Black Panther athletes will take the court in honor or memory of loved ones affected by cancer, presenting carnations as a heartfelt tribute. 💕

🌸 Volleyball 'Go Pink!' Night Details:
• Thursday, October 15
• Junior High: 3:45 PM
• C Team: 5:00 PM
• JV: 6:00 PM
• Varsity: To follow
• Breast Cancer Awareness Bake Sale: Begins at 4:00 PM

🧁 Every purchase makes a difference! All bake sale proceeds will help provide mammograms for local underinsured women, supporting access to important breast cancer screening services right here in our community.

Wear your PINK, cheer on our Panthers, and join us for an evening that reminds us we're stronger together, both on and off the court! 🩷🖤

10/08/2026

Cheryl Garris-Du Toit's first mammogram at age 40 brought the unexpected news that she had breast cancer. Through chemotherapy, surgery and on-going support, Cheryl found ways to keep her experience positive. Now she's encouraging others to prioritize their screenings. Learn more about Cheryl's journey and how she's utilizing social media to lend support to others in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://bit.ly/4dstNgn.

10/08/2026

🩸 Walk-In Wellness Labs — Every Thursday in October! 🩸

Take a little time to check in on your health! Platte Health Center Avera is offering Walk-In Wellness Labs every Thursday throughout October.

For just $75, your wellness labs include:

🔹 CBC (Complete Blood Count) – Provides information about your red and white blood cells and platelets and can help identify concerns such as anemia or infection.

🔹 CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel) – Measures several markers that provide insight into your blood sugar, electrolytes, kidney function and liver function.

🔹 Lipid Panel – Measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels to help assess your cardiovascular health.

🔹 TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone) – Helps evaluate how well your thyroid is functioning.

📅 Every Thursday in October (starting TODAY!)
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
💲 $75
🚶 No insurance or appointment needed — just walk in!

Knowing your numbers is an important part of staying proactive about your health. Stop in this Thursday and make your health a priority! 💙

10/07/2026

Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, can make the path to pregnancy a little longer, but it doesn't mean growing your family is out of reach. Personalized care and a healthy lifestyle can improve your chances of pregnancy. Learn how PMOS affects fertility and the steps you can take when you're ready to start trying at https://bit.ly/4hGI0rk.

10/07/2026

Stop by Platte Health Center Avera TODAY for our first Flu Shot Clinic of October!

Flu season is here, and now is a great time to take steps to protect yourself and those around you.

📅 Today
⏰ 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Platte Health Center Avera

No appointment needed — just walk in! Our team will be offering flu shots every Wednesday throughout October.

Take a few minutes today to help protect yourself, your family, and our community this flu season. 💚

10/06/2026

Flu season is right around the corner which means now is the perfect time to add your annual flu shot to your calendar. Dr. Ethan Leif, an Avera family medicine physician, explains the best time to get your vaccine and simple ways to keep illness from spreading at https://bit.ly/47D42GH.

10/02/2026

A trip to the doctor can feel like a big adventure when you're little, especially when you don't know what to expect. A little preparation and honest conversations can help kids feel more comfortable and confident at their next appointment. Get tips to calm your child's pre-visit jitters and make checkups easier for the whole family at https://bit.ly/4xJwaCG.

10/01/2026

During a two-year recovery from a knee replacement and three infections, Brad Vobr, from Mitchell, SD, never lost sight of his goal of getting back home. With support from his therapy team and plenty of determination, he's now back at work and living with less pain. Learn about Brad’s long road to recovery in this week's Avera Medical Minute at https://bit.ly/4hVsXLF.

09/30/2026

Megan Etrheim spent years keeping her mental health journey private. Now, she's using her voice and her feet with The 437 Project to remind others that their struggles don't define them. Learn how sharing her story and running across the state of South Dakota with her dad has given her a new sense of purpose to turn a difficult chapter into hope for others at https://bit.ly/47gUQYs.

09/29/2026

Protein, fats and carbs all have a place on your plate, but the key to healthy eating is finding the right balance. Cami Jacobsen, an Avera dietitian, breaks down what macronutrients do for your body and how choosing the right sources can help you build healthier, more satisfying meals at https://bit.ly/4rUCiqJ.

09/28/2026

Now this is a milestone worth celebrating! 🎉💚

This year, 152 employees across our health system are celebrating 25 years of service and are our newest class of Avera Legacy Ambassadors. They join nearly 1,300 current employees who have dedicated two and a half decades or more to our organization. Join us in congratulating our newest Legacy Ambassadors!

09/28/2026

A mammogram only takes about 15 minutes, but it can tell you a lot about your breast health. Starting at age 40, yearly screenings can detect breast cancer early, often before you notice any changes yourself. Get answers to your questions about mammograms and what you can expect at your appointment at https://bit.ly/4iMJC58.